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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Helmet, VA

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Alzheimer’s care in Helmet incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Helmet memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Helmet, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Heritage Green has been a wonderful experience the staff is joyful and uplifting. Very helpful with my medical needs. Meals here are very good and nutritious. And did I mention the entertainment they have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...
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My mother has been at this residence approximately one month now. She has received excellent care in every regard. I did not know that there could be such a place. The staff are extremely friendly, kind...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Are you considering an assisted living facility? Are you looking for a place that is warm, safe and caring? A home where you can be comfortable and get the help you need 24/7, without feeling that you are in an institution.If you are looking for professional 1-1 care in a country home setting,...
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Photo of Covenant Columns at Tapp
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My mother has been at this residence approximately one month now. She has received excellent care in every regard. I did not know that there could be such a place. The staff are extremely friendly, kind...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Are you considering an assisted living facility? Are you looking for a place that is warm, safe and caring? A home where you can be comfortable and get the help you need 24/7, without feeling that you are in an institution.If you are looking for professional 1-1 care in a country home setting,...
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Photo of Sancerre Atlee Station
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Did not participate in the activities and assisted living is very expensive. However, The facility is beautiful, and maintained inside and out. The staff is nice but there seems to be a lot of turnover. I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sancerre Atlee Station is a vibrant and modern senior living community in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Our community will offer 103 accommodations for assisted living and memory care residents, specifically designed to meet their unique needs.At Sancerre Atlee Station, we understand the importance...
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Did not participate in the activities and assisted living is very expensive. However, The facility is beautiful, and maintained inside and out. The staff is nice but there seems to be a lot of turnover. I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sancerre Atlee Station is a vibrant and modern senior living community in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Our community will offer 103 accommodations for assisted living and memory care residents, specifically designed to meet their unique needs.At Sancerre Atlee Station, we understand the importance...
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We really like that the resident's care levels are lower so they are able to house more people and most of the staff members are really nice. They could have a few more nurses or aids over the weekends. The...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
In the heart of Warsaw, Northern Neck Senior Care Community, provides a full continuum of compassionate and excellent care.Formerly part of the Riverside Health System, under new ownership, the facility was infused with clinical and operational enhancements to take our care and service to the...
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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Caring and respectful staff. Small size. Lots of effort put in to involve the Ashland community. Yes, we would recommend Hanover Manor Assisted Living to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alpha House is a special place. Alpha House is a small charming senior living community devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. We are located in a country-like setting near the heart of Ashland, Virginia—just 10 miles north of Richmond. Alpha House mirrors our small, intimate community by...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of memory care in Helmet, VA

The average cost of senior living in Helmet is $4,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,099 per month.

Memory care costs in Helmet, VA, vs. nearby cities

Helmet, VA
$4,507/mo

Memory care costs in Helmet, VA, vs. state and national averages

Helmet, VA
$4,507/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Memory care costs in Helmet, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,507/mo

Memory care costs in Helmet, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,119/mo
Studio
$5,874/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,973/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,900/mo

Senior living costs in Helmet vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Helmet, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelmet, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,507/mo$5,207/mo$4,761/mo
Assisted Living$4,636/mo$5,204/mo$4,515/mo
Independent Living$3,911/mo$4,346/mo$3,951/mo
Memory Care
Helmet, VA:$4,507/mo
Virginia:$5,207/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Assisted Living
Helmet, VA:$4,636/mo
Virginia:$5,204/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Independent Living
Helmet, VA:$3,911/mo
Virginia:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Helmet

Recent reviews for memory care in Helmet

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Sancerre Atlee Station in Mechanicsville, VA

5.0
The determining reason was that it was the closest to my sister and I. But more importantly we loved the facility and staff. My mom was very happy there . Also when my mom was on hospice at Sancerre, she passed in April, the staff was amazing.

Heritage Green in Mechanicsville, VA

4.8
My mom has been in this facility about a year now. She has been treated with respect despite being hard to deal with at times due to her dementia. The staff is always forthcoming with information and keeps me updated on any concerns they may have. The facility is very clean and tidy. I ...
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Helmet review score based on 25 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 9 Helmet memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Helmet review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Helmet review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Helmet, VA9 facilities
7.9
Tappahannock, VA113 facilities
8.2
Bowling Green, VA11 facilities

Review subcategories for Helmet memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 25 reviews of 9 Helmet memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Helmet resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Helmet, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Helmet memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helmet memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helmet, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Helmet memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Helmet that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helmet, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helmet memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Helmet Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helmet, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helmet memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Helmet partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helmet, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Helmet memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Helmet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helmet, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helmet memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Helmet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helmet, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green, Covenant Columns at Tapp and Sancerre Atlee Station are the top-rated memory care facilities near Helmet, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near Helmet, Virginia. See the full list.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Helmet, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Helmet, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Helmet, Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Helmet, Virginia ranges from $84 to $56000. The average Memory Care cost in Helmet, Virginia is $4,507. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Helmet, Virginia typically starts at $84. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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